Five toolkits that promote the use of evidence-based practices in mental health services are available from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) and its Centre for Mental Health Services (CMHS). The toolkits, known as Evidence-Based Practice KITs (which stands for Knowledge Informing Transformation), are part of the administration’s science-to-services strategy. The following […]Continue readingToolkits for evidence-based practices available from SAMHSA
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Independent review of AODA released
An independent review of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) was released by the Ontario Government on May 31, 2010, the fifth anniversary of its enactment and the start of National Access Awareness Week. The report, from independent reviewer Charles Beer, includes findings and recommendations based on extensive consultation with many members […]Continue readingIndependent review of AODA released
Psychiatric Services journal highlights research on justice and mental health
The May 2010 issue of Psychiatric Services, a journal of the American Psychiatric Association, highlights research on justice and mental health issues. Five articles focus on people with mental illness who are involved with the criminal justice system, including information about who they are, how to provide appropriate treatment, and the programs that are available that […]Continue readingPsychiatric Services journal highlights research on justice and mental health
Survey on women’s health in Ontario
Echo: Improving Women’s Health in Ontario, an agency of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC), is inviting women to fill out a 20-minute online survey. It inquires about the health topics of most interest to them, especially in relation to personal experiences with health issues, services, information and treatment. The survey is anonymous. […]Continue readingSurvey on women’s health in Ontario
SAMI program announces call for fellowship applications
The Social Aetiology of Mental Illness (SAMI) Training Program is now accepting applications for fellowships beginning in September 2010. SAMI is based at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and the University of Toronto, but includes international partners from across the globe. SAMI is a centre of excellence for the study of the […]Continue readingSAMI program announces call for fellowship applications
Gender and health equity survey
Health and social service professionals are invited to complete an anonymous, 15-minute electronic survey about the tools they use to plan, deliver and evaluate healthcare for women in Ontario. The survey will also gather information about how professionals in these areas prefer to learn about new tools to support them in their work. This survey, […]Continue readingGender and health equity survey
Deadline extended for MHCC housing survey
The Mental Health Commission of Canada is looking at the housing situation for persons with mental illness who are living in Canada. Your input is important and you are being invited to complete a survey that will take 15-30 minutes of your time. The deadline has been extended to June 21, 2010. MHCC would like […]Continue readingDeadline extended for MHCC housing survey
Canadian Best Practices Portal posts new resources on seniors and mental health
Seven best-practice interventions for older adults’ and seniors’ mental health were recently added to the Canadian Best Practices Portal (CBPP). The interventions are titled Healthy and Vital; Managing your Retirement Goals; Mental Fitness for Life; Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives for Seniors (PEARLS); Seniors Active Living in Vulnerable Elders (ALIVE) Program; Senior Health and […]Continue readingCanadian Best Practices Portal posts new resources on seniors and mental health
Mending Canada’s frayed social safety net: The role of municipal governments
According to a report from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, municipalities are shouldering the demands for social infrastructure (such as housing, emergency shelters, public transit, childcare, recreation and libraries) that supports quality of life, despite persistent poverty and income inequality. The report, titled “Mending Canada’s Frayed Social Safety Net: The Role of Municipal Governments,” outlines […]Continue readingMending Canada’s frayed social safety net: The role of municipal governments
Annual housing report on state of affordable housing has been released
“Where’s Home,” an annual joint publication of the Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association and the Cooperative Housing Federation of Ontario, is now available. The report examines affordable housing in 22 communities in Ontario. It provides information on vacancy rates over the past 10 years and provides statistics for rental housing availability, demand, and affordability. According to […]Continue readingAnnual housing report on state of affordable housing has been released